Coldplay and Gorillaz top the nominated acts at the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards. Both bands received five nominations each for the 12th annual EMAs, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 3. "Ali G" creator Sacha Baron Cohen will host the show as one of his alter egos, clueless Kazakhstan journalist Borat Sagdiyev.

Both top nominees are vying for Best Group, Best Song, and Best UK and Ireland Act, with Coldplay picking up additional noms for Best Album and Best Rock Act while Gorillaz are in the running for Best Video ("Feel Good Inc.") and Best Pop Act.

Gwen Stefani earned four EMA nominations: Best Female and Best Pop Act, Best Album for Love, Angel, Music, Baby and Best Video for "What You Waiting For?"